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(photo by Jonny Miller) By Tyler Freitas (College of the Atlantic ’15) The Austral parakeet (Enicognathus ferrugineus) is within the Pstittacidae or true parrot family. All parrots have a few distinguishable features including a distinct curved beak, with the…
(Photo by Jonny Miller: rescued condors to be released into the wild by Conservacion Patagonica) By Frances Iannucci (University of Vermont ’15) Description: The Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is a member of the vulture family. With a wingspan…
By Bolton Howes (Macalester College) Since the last blog post, we have been pretty darn busy. We have hiked out of Jeinimeni Reserve, where mountain lakes and glacial valleys surrounded us. It felt like leaving behind a 360 degree postcard….
By Sarah Young (University of New Hampshire ’15) Another week in the Round River world has passed and there’s quite a bit to say. This round of adventures began with an overnight stay at the confluence of the Baker…
(photo by Jonny Miller) By Sarah Young (University of New Hampshire ’15) Pichy Armadillo (Zeadyus pichy) is the only armadillo with a known range in Chilean Patagonia and the only member of the genus Zaedyus. The Big Hairy…